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Heat oven to 325ºF. Mix cookie crumbs and butter. Press on bottom and just far enough up side to seal bottom of springform pan, 9x3 inches.

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Place cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream and the orange peel in food processor. Cover and process about 3 minutes or until smooth. Add eggs. Cover and process until well blended. Spread over crust.

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Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes or until center is set. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen; remove side of pan. Refrigerate uncovered about 3 hours or until chilled; cover and continue refrigerating at least 4 hours but no longer than 48 hours.

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Mix 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons sugar; spread over top of cheesecake. Top with fruit. Store covered in refrigerator.

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Make this elegant dessert and refrigerate up to 2 days before serving.

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